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World champion chuckwagon driver to compete in Bonnyville

Kurt Bensmiller, of Dewberry, Alta. is headed to Bonnyville July 27-30 for the Bonnyville Pro Rodeo and Chuckwagon Championships.

Ranked first in the world, Kurt is coming off a win at the six day Ponoka Stampede and after competing at the Calgary Stampede which does not count towards world standings. By cumulative results, Bensmiller has placed in the top five each day, placing first overall in the aggregate by the end of Stampede.

Bensmiller is pleased to be coming to Bonnyville as he says it’s the closest he gets to a hometown show.

“We have lots of friends and family there that come out and always have a great fan base and great sponsorship so it means a lot for us to be able to race there in front of everybody,” Bensmiller said.

But Bonnyville Rodeo and Chucks won’t just be a homecoming for Bensmiller, it’s also one race he has yet to successfully add to his resume.

“Bonnyville seems to be the one that keeps eluding me every year,” he said. “So I’m definitely looking forward to getting there.”

After the Bonnyville stampede, what does the number one ranked chuckwagon driver in the world strive for? He’s looking to stay just where he is.

“It’s hard enough to get [to first place] and harder to stay there so that’s the goal, just to get a big enough lead to not have to worry about someone overtaking us to finish off the year.”